Supreme Court of India · 2022-02-10
R. Valli vs Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation ...
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- R. Valli
- Respondent
- Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation ...
- Author
- Hemant Gupta
- Bench
- V. Ramasubramanian, Hemant Gupta
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the compensation awarded to the legal heirs of the deceased, V. Rajasekaran, who died in a motor vehicle accident caused by the negligent driving of a bus belonging to the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation. The court confirmed the High Court's decision to grant a total compensation of Rs.15,12,628 with interest, emphasizing the need for adequate compensation for victims of road accidents. The judgment reinforces the principle of accountability for negligent driving leading to fatal accidents.